Photographic Justice: Rest in Power Corky Lee
Corky Lee’s iconic photographs of Asian American milestones laid the groundwork for Asian American documentary filmmaking.
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Corky Lee’s iconic photographs of Asian American milestones laid the groundwork for Asian American documentary filmmaking.
Learn more about new Academy member, Don Young, and how he’s seen the documentary film industry change over the past 25 years.
To Chou, she defines authenticity as truth rendered through an intimate understanding of character and setting, both inside and out.
The most ambitious television chronicle of the Asian American story in the United States will launch during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
“Making my work at a time where there is just more opportunities for Asian American actors really does help my work because when I’m looking for actors, they’re continuing to work before and after they have worked with me, which contributes to the health of the field.” – Lauren Yee
“The curriculum is important, for it gives students an opportunity to grapple with their own experiences and stories within the larger narratives of immigration of this country.”
The Vietnamese American creative community lost two people in the recent months.
“His voice is carried throughout the film and he really ties it all together.” – Stephen Gong
“You can’t fully participate in this society unless you see yourselves and your stories told in this society.” – Stephen Gong
The Manilatown Heritage Foundation is hosting an event including speakers and a screening of the documentary, Fall of the I-Hotel, with director Curtis Choy in attendance.
#MyAPALife, #MiHistory, #MyBlackHistory and #NativeInspired are nominated for best in Multicultural Community Engagement.
The preview and discussion offer parallels to Muslim American experience today.